Posts by bebu

If family contact you and accuse you of brushing off an elder, tell them that you did not think he was an elder or even a JW at all because he was dressed so strangely.

You can say that it felt odd that an elder was tracking you like you were some kind of rabbit, at the behest of people he didn't even name.

A long shot, perhaps. But since none of your relatives was there for the whole thing, you can make it sound credible (maybe). But this only puts things off for a short bit.

bebu

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'Fess up--which one of you sent me this for Christmas?

by rebel8 in

http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter04/pattwomb.html.

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'Fess up--which one of you sent me this for Christmas?

by rebel8 in

http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter04/pattwomb.html.

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Satan's Snares ?

by Blueblades in

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friends

have you ever noticed that whenever a person gets into trouble with, and or questions the watchtower society.

one of their favorite responses is:" you have falling victim to satan's snares".

they must have satan's whole bag of tricks and snares on file somewhere at the watchtower society.

bebu

Keeping the term vague can backfire perhaps.

Here are some of Satan's snares and snarer's. I think the rest of the drum and bugle corps are not so dangerous.

bebu

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UPDATE!: THEY ALL ADMITTED EGGING US -Elders now know, heads are rolling!!

by Lady Liberty in

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friends

oh.... how the saga goes on!!

i swear we could write a novel about our life exiting the watchtower!!

ok..many of you read what happened..our house was egged and so was my sisters car that was parked here, and "frosty" was attacked!!

bebu

Hi LL!

I'm not sure of all the benefits of pressing charges, but if there is a way of having official records of this event for future reference, get it done whatever it is...

And furthermore, by not allowing the law to take care of the matter, we are in effect allowing the elders to once again handle matters themselves, within the congregation, instead of being taken to the authorities, like they should be doing.

I agree with this reason (for doing something! Anything!) whole-heartedly. This issue should NOT be simply swept under a rug by local elders putting out a fire. There is a bigger issue here, which is that the hatred that is taught toward ex-JWs (get the paper trail of WTS articles to show this is truly taught!) absolutely fosters religious hate crimes & misdemeanors. (I am NOT advocating thought police, but since the WTS casts itself ever as a religious hate victim, and never as a promoter, it's all relevent here imo.) Folks have had their tires slashed. I've heard tales several years back of mean-spirited actions against ex-JWs before I came to this board and simply couldn't believe it (I know much better now).

What is being done and kept in the dark needs to come out in the light. Stuff like this helps people make better-informed decisions.

I think the MEDIA is your best bet for long term, wide-spread effect. People love strange stories, and this one definitely qualifies! Youtube, if you have the video, local and regional media, and if you can get attention from some BLOGGERS to take your story too... all very good and more effective in deflating the pompous image than court alone. The only issue is... are you willing to be a more public ex-JW? You would have to quit the anonymity status. Everyone on JWD will spam your inbox! (LOL!)

I hope everyone on this board who knows of an excellent venue for this story ought to help it happen, if LL is willing.

And.. I have been ROFL and ROFL over all the frosty comments. Unbelievably funny!

bebu

PS: A last, a quick hello back to do you mr jones? Glad to have you pop in!

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eBay song

by Clam in

this may be old hat but i've only recently discovered this weird al song which cracks me up.

i wonder if it was our legolas who did the accompanying video?.

http://uk.gamespot.com/users/legolas_katarn/video_player?id=ihw3lmh95bipuj8.

bebu

I always crack up when I listen to Weird Al!

bebu

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Tough love with full grown kids, I am so tired.

by restrangled in

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friends

i am beyond tired and sad, this has nothing to do with shunning, or throwing them out.

my heart hurts but i know i must stand firm.. r..

bebu

restrangle, you have my condolences. I can empathize.

My tiring teenager is beginning to act entitled too. I think it is part of the culture now. It is a big uphill battle it seems.

Having things is more important than having character. Living wisely doesn't seem to be on his docket, just living it up. I pray constantly for this kid, I feel like I'm poured out like water (to borrow the phrase from Paul). I have to depend upon God to help him; feeling helpless is an interesting discipline...

bebu

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Its Time To Post!

by lurker in

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friends

hello all: i have been lurking around this site for over two years.

due to a recent post of someone claiming to be an elder (which has been removed) i have been motivated to post.

i have been around this site for well over two years and have read most of your posts carefully.

bebu

Hi lurker, nice of you to join the great crowd here...

Registering 2 years back and getting the name "lurker" is pretty ironic. I think you now need a new name.

Hope you won't edge back into the shadows. I appreciate your story.

bebu